Apachewoman Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 Is paying CFE bills online a reliable method both for payment as well as use of credit card without concern about overcharge by CFE? And does CFE deliver CFE billing statements to the physical location where meter is installed and read ? The best method please. Pay in person or online? Thanks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 My CFE bill has always been sent to the address receiving the electricity which is my home. I do not know if you could have it sent to a different address. You can also go on line and check latest account billing and usage. The online billing information is usually available a day or two before I receive my bill at my door via mail. My property manager always pays my bill so I will let someone else recommend whether it is better to pay in person or online 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apachewoman Posted October 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 It depends where you live. Where I live (San Juan Cosala) the bills are never delivered to homes. You have to go to a certain pharmacy in SJC after the announcement is made in church that the bills are available. You then usually pay at the Pharmacy or you can go the CFE office in Chapala or Jocotepec and pay. I always check my bills online but never pay there. CFE can't be trusted-I've heard too many horror stories. CFE says payment not received and cuts the power off etc. I like to have a CFE bill stamped paid on hand in case CFE ever shows up to cut the power off. I always check my bill with my daily meter readings. Ask your question for the specific area where you live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apachewoman Posted October 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 Most interested in assistance from those folks who have chosen to pay their electric bills(CFE) online. Thanks for your help..all of you!🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrall Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 I have 4 different CFE accounts and have been paying them all online for years with a Mexican credit card. Recently CFE offered an autopay option which has been working out quite well for at least 6 months. The only online problem I had was a couple of years ago when my credit card was charged when making an online payment but CFE never received it. Unfortunately I didn't save a comprobante but after a little persistence, I got the matter resolved. With autopay that can't happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 You can pay CFE in advance for as many billing periods as you desire and your payments are taken from that amount and your bill(s) reflect(s) the complete transaction(s) including remaining balance(s). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Paying in advance is probably less problematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanparys Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 I live in Rancho del Oro... CFE bills come to the house but not on a regular basis. Also, the variance in billing suggests that CFE sometimes estimates our bill... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 CFE is conveniently located and has self-pay machines, as well as a cashier. We always paid that way when out on other errands. If going on a trip, we simply paid ahead. Never a problem in 13 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arroyos Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 I pay my CFE bill using my Bancomer account and do it via my cell phone. They have an app which makes online banking much easier. Do the same with Telmex. No problems yet and have been doing for several months now. Before I used my Bancomer account via my laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckrckr Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Arroyos said: I pay my CFE bill using my Bancomer account and do it via my cell phone. They have an app which makes online banking much easier. Do the same with Telmex. No problems yet and have been doing for several months now. Before I used my Bancomer account via my laptop. Same here with CFE, Telmex, Telcel for 3+ years now and no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apachewoman Posted October 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Thank you for sharing your personal experiences regards paying electric bills. VERY helpful 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 5 hours ago, RVGRINGO said: CFE is conveniently located and has self-pay machines, as well as a cashier. We always paid that way when out on other errands. If going on a trip, we simply paid ahead. Never a problem in 13 years. Hard to find them in Ajijic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 They are in Chapala, of which Ajijic is a part; a small part. Or, you could visit CFE in Jocotopec, another more significant population center. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, RVGRINGO said: They are in Chapala, of which Ajijic is a part; a small part. Or, you could visit CFE in Jocotopec, another more significant population center. Yes both CFE offices are quite far from Ajijic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogirl Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/14/2018 at 4:07 PM, Apachewoman said: The best method please. Pay in person or online? We live in San Antonio and even though the bills are delivered to our address they are always late. I print a copy of the bill and pay it at Walmart. You can also pay at OXXO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apachewoman Posted October 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Good advice! Thank you😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 If you settle on a property manager, then they will pay all your bills. One less worry for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 10/15/2018 at 11:46 AM, RVGRINGO said: CFE is conveniently located and has self-pay machines, as well as a cashier. We always paid that way when out on other errands. If going on a trip, we simply paid ahead. Never a problem in 13 years. Thought everyone might get a chuckle out of this one, from the storm driven outages in Guad recently: 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 I use my Bancomer app to pay most of my bills. For example CFE I use my Iphone to scan the bar code on the bill all digits appear on the app I double check touch comfirm and whala paid. I use my credit for the points. I also pay Sky, Telmex (when I used them) Telcel, transfer money to HSBC for rent and others. Bancomer has a great app it is in Spanish so you need basic skills. I remember the old days running all over to pay bills, today 15 minutes at my desk all done. So less trips to gringolandia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 10/15/2018 at 1:55 PM, Apachewoman said: Thank you for sharing your personal experiences regards paying electric bills. VERY helpful 😊 I have paid online for a couple of years for CFE and Telmex as well with a credit card and no problems. Most/all convenience stores and pharmacies charge some small commission for accepting and processing your payment. Walmart does not charge a commission. I get cash back on credit cards so I use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 10/15/2018 at 10:46 AM, RVGRINGO said: CFE is conveniently located and has self-pay machines, as well as a cashier. We always paid that way when out on other errands. If going on a trip, we simply paid ahead. Never a problem in 13 years. I only know about the CFE self pay machines at the CFE office itself in Chapala, where are the other ones? I just pay at OXXO, much easier and faster than driving to Chapala most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrall Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Years ago we had to take our hand delivered bills to the Prisa store in Ajijic to make payment. The girl that walked the bills to each home was sitting in an open window on the street with a cash register stuffed with pesos right next to her. As one would expect, that didn't turn out too well. Now with the phone app or online access it's very easy to make a payment no matter where you are. Autopay by credit card is even easier. It can be turned on using the online portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, John Shrall said: Years ago we had to take our hand delivered bills to the Prisa store in Ajijic to make payment. The girl that walked the bills to each home was sitting in an open window on the street with a cash register stuffed with pesos right next to her. As one would expect, that didn't turn out too well. Now with the phone app or online access it's very easy to make a payment no matter where you are. Autopay by credit card is even easier. It can be turned on using the online portal. Haha, yeah thanks for that memory. I was surprised it took that long for the bad guys to realize what an easy score was waiting for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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